British Council C/ Amig 83 08021 Barcelona T.93.241.9700
F.93.202.3168 [email protected]
www.britishcouncil.es
CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED ENGLISH
CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH: ADVANCED CAMBRIDGE EXAMINATIONS BRITISH
COUNCIL BARCELONA
AUGUST 2015
The Cambridge English Advanced examination will take place as
detailed in your Confirmation of Entry.
SPEAKING TEST
What do I need to know about my Speaking Test?
o The test will start punctually at the time stated on your
Confirmation of Entry and you must arrive 15 minutes before
the scheduled time.
o You should wait outside the examination hall until you are
called.
o IMPORTANT - You MUST bring the following:
a. Valid DNI, Passport or Driving Licence. Expired identity
documents will not be accepted.
b. Confirmation of Entry
c. Completed photo consent form (only if you registered through
your school/academy)
d. A pencil
o Just before the Speaking Test you will be asked to complete a
CANDIDATE INFORMATION SHEET for
statistical purposes. Your data will be held securely, under the
requirements of the UK Data Protection Act.
o Just after the Speaking test, and before you leave the exam
premises, you will have your photo taken.
READING & USE OF ENGLISH, WRITING and LISTENING PAPERS
What do I need to know about the written test?
o Each paper will start punctually at the times stated. If you
are late, it is possible that you will not be permitted to sit
the exam.
o You must arrive at least 20 minutes before the starting time
of the first exam paper to locate your table with your
candidate number, which is given on your Confirmation of Entry
document.
o IMPORTANT - You MUST bring the following:
a. Valid DNI, Passport or Driving Licence. Expired identity
documents will not be accepted.
b. Confirmation of Entry.
c. Stationery (pen, pencil, erasers and highlighters). Note that
correction fluid and erasable pens are not
authorised.
d. A small bottle of water if you wish.
o Please consult your Confirmation of Entry document to find out
exact time of all the exam papers.
British Council C/ Amig 83 08021 Barcelona T.93.241.9700
F.93.202.3168 [email protected]
www.britishcouncil.es
IMPORTANT
NEW REGULATIONS ABOUT THE USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Please note that from January 2015 new rules regarding the
possession of mobile phones and any other of electronic devices in
the examining rooms apply. Mobile phones and any other electronic
devices brought to the venue will be collected at the beginning
of Exam Paper 1 and kept under supervision by the British
Council staff until after the last exam paper (Listening) has
finished.
Under no circumstances will candidates be allowed access to
their mobiles or other devices during break times or in between
papers.
The British Council will not be liable for any loss or damage to
personal effects while at the test venue
We strongly recommend that where possible, mobile phones or
other electronic devices are not brought to the exam venue on the
day of the exam
Thank you, your co-operation is greatly appreciated
General information What if I cannot attend my exam? o You must
sit all four papers in order to get a grade. o Please note that
Cambridge English will only accept request for refunds if they are
based on medical grounds. If
this is the case, please submit a letter in person, by post or
email to the British Council Examinations Services, together with
an official medical certificate signed and stamped by a medical
practitioner and a copy of your Statement of Entry.
o The deadline for receipt of refund requests is 28 August 2015.
o If the request is accepted by Cambridge English, this will be
processed in August/September 2015. Please note a
47 administration expense fee will be deducted from the exam fee
refund. What if there is a mistake in my personal details? o If you
find a mistake in any of your personal data on the attached
Confirmation of Entry, you should notify the
invigilator assigned to your area on the day of the written
test. When will I get my result? o Please check your Confirmation
of Entry to find out the results release date. Please note that you
will need the ID
and Secret number stated on the Confirmation of Entry document
to access to your online results. Certificates will be available in
October 2015.
For further information, do not hesitate to contact the
Examinations Services staff at British Council Exams Barcelona
